Recorded 20th August 2017 OMG! Both hosts, together, at the same time! Some mistake surely? But of course that much luck can't last, and Mark has to bale out halfway through... Never mind, luckily we have as a guest Suffolk Pete, from the Suffolk Mac User Group, to help us trample all over the tech news stories that caught our attention during the week. On this week’s show: MacJim: If you use Flickr, please check your settings as there’s a change to the service users agreement. You’re now opted in the new owners sharing of your details to all their group of companies… but there’s a way to opt out by following the link… when you log in, you will see a message saying the changes will be made later this year but the link takes you to the settings where you can opt out. I’m not describing it well but you will see what I mean when you log in. TunnelBear Completes Industry-First Consumer VPN Public Security Audit – TunnelBear Be careful out there! To Avoid Antivirus, Criminals Are Now Using PowerPoint Files to Drop Malware – WCCFTech Honolulu passes law to prevent using mobile phone while crossing the road – The Independent You can't even walk and text… Dougee: Can’t believe it myself but looks interesting – iPhone in Canada Scottaw: To Win The AI Assistant Wars, Apple Is Melding Siri With Its Other Services – Fast Company This is everything Google knows about you, and how to switch it off – Birmingham Mail Nemo’s Hardware Store (39:16) Udoq Mobile Device Docking Station US / EU / Asia This is difficult to describe - you really do need to look at the site and their little embedded videos to make sense of how it works. It is perhaps a little pricey but it is really clever and very well put together... You can also design your own setup with a selection of Micro USB, Lightning, 30 Pin and USB C cables. Also of course as cables can be changed your setup isn't fixed forever... got no more 30 Pin devices? Buy some new cables… Cutie Melon Moment (1:04:09) St John Ambulance First Aid App – for iOS, Android and Blackberry!!! (Sorry Windows phones...) Social Media and Slack You can follow us on: EssentialApple.com / Pinecast / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us. You can always help us out with a few pennies by using our Amazon Affiliate Link so we get a tiny kickback on anything you buy after using it. If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

CleanEssential Apple Podcast 51: Madden, Madness, Microsoft Paint, $4m an Hour and the Most Expensive Watch in the World!

Recorded 30th July 2017 Karl Madden, host of the Mac & Forth Show and the Here 'N' There Show, founding member of this podcast AND one of the biggest reasons Simon ended up getting into podcasting and becoming co-host, joins Simon while Mark is off “enjoying” a 100 mile cycle ride in London. On this week’s show: Apple kills off the iPod Nano and Shuffle – EOnline Apple gets found guilty of infringing patents of the Wisconsin University and original penalty gets doubled... Apple to appeal – ArsTechnica Apple removing VPN services from Chinese App Store – Reuters A big GOLD STAR for Stunt Software for their support with my problem with Overflow Microsoft brings its own continuity feature “Continue on PC” to iOS – Microsoft MS Paint is dead - or perhaps it’s not – Microsoft from @dougee Google Maps adds elevation information handy for runners, cyclists and others – Mashable from @dougee Smart Vacuum Cleaners Making Map Of Your Home — And Wants to Sell It – Hacker News This only seemed a little bit OTT until I found out they are talking about having a CAMERA in the thing as well! That's way too “creepy” for me, I don't need a vacuum cleaner that is judging me and my lifestyle choices… from Karl CEO of iRobot, totally refutes the previous story saying “we will NEVER sell your information to a third party” – ZDnet WikiLeaks Publishes New 'Vault 7' Exploits Tested on Older Macs Running Snow Leopard and Lion – MacRumors from @macjim $27,000 Apple Watch Clone?! H. Moser Swiss Alp Watch Zzzz – Cult of Mac and “the most expensive watch in the world” the $55million Graff Diamonds Hallucination Apple Every Second from @macjim Unroll.Me by Unroll.Me Has anyone used this service or app? I haven't used it, but I have read some pretty negative feedback in the NY Times and some quite big caveats. For example here Nemo’s Hardware Store (26:24) Leophile Eel Wireless Neckband Sports Earbud Earphones – Amazon Thinksound ts03+mic 8mm Noise Isolating Wooden Headphone with universal 1 button microphone (Gunmetal/Walnut) – Amazon Jisoncase Classic Series Apple New iPad Pro 10.5 Case Vintage Genuine Leather Smart Cover – Amazon Social Media and Slack You can follow us on: EssentialApple.com / Pinecast / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us. You can always help us out with a few pennies by using our Amazon Affiliate Link so we get a tiny kickback on anything you buy after using it. If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Recorded 22nd July 2017 No guests this week, and not a lot of Apple news, but we still manage to find a slew of weird, wonderful, interesting or crazy stories to shake a stick at... ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous. Plus Simon “goes off on one” about how hard it was to just play some music files on his iPhone like we all used to do on our iPods... and why he banished the iOS Music app to the darkest recesses of the “Rarely Used” folder on the furthest screen of his iPhone. On this week’s show: Mobile is now the preferred platform for reading email – AppleWorld.Today Apple's design team took a summer vacation and came up with these new headphone designs – Apple Arrrrrggggggghhh - no, no, no, no... Here's What We Know (So Far) About the iPhone 9. The 2018 iPhone, set to launch after the iPhone 8, may be dubbed the "iPhone 9." Some big changes could be in store. Here's what (we think) Apple is planning – Inverse From @dougee A little tip for you all: If you find somewhere (i.e. a place of business) in Apple Maps and use the save as contact button, you get all the information available for that place - including opening hours and a mini map inside the contact. This will be immensely useful for doctors and the like at the very least I'm sure. From @dougee PSA: Delete One File To Recover Admin On Any Mac. If you've ever tried to recover admin on a Mac after a forgotten password, you probably wiped everything and started over. You don't have to – The Mac Observer VectorPaper+ Pro level vector drawing app for iOS with all the tools you would expect... I would say it’d be better on an iPad, but it says for iPhone(?) – via BGR Token Smart ring acts as your payment cards, passwords, door keys and more. Token is a secure 2FA identity ring with a fingerprint sensor that replaces all your keys, cards, and passwords – Tokenize *This is just a kickstarter and calling it a “ring” is a bit of a stretch to my eyes but it’s an interesting concept. Orii bone conduction ring puts phone calls at your fingertips. Besides talking into a shoe, the most spy-like way to take a phone call is to just stick your finger in your ear. Orii allows you to do that, thanks to bone conduction technology that sends vibrations through your hand to directly stimulate the little ear bones responsible for hearing – NewAtlas from @macjim Robot 'drowns' in fountain mishap. The wheeled security robot in Washington DC tumbled into a fountain at an office building – BBC News That’s a better version than the one I saw first which suggested that the “boring job” led it into “ending its misery” however I have to say I loved the quotes "Steps are our best defence against the Robopocalypse,” and "We were promised flying cars, instead we got suicidal robots." from @dougee Command line macOS update is reportedly faster, allows use of Mac while updating. If you get fed up watching the progress bar crawl along when updating your Mac to a new version of macOS, a Reddit thread has a useful hint to speed things up: using a Terminal command instead. Updating macOS through the App Store can take a very long time, macOS has a built in softwareupdate utility, which is much faster. It also allows you to use your Mac while it updates – 9 to 5 Mac Studio Music Player | 48 band equalizer player by Ivan Kovalenko App Store The other two players Simon mentioned – Equalizer+ and TEAC HR Audio Player Nemo’s Hardware Store (29:50) Kanex Premium USB-C to HDMI 4K Adapter – Amazon (http://geni.us/HDMI4K) - Kanex Kanex 4-Port USB Charging Hub with USB-C – Amazon - Kanex Cutie Melon Moment (54:05) Feedback From @Twitrannosaurus via Twitter Interesting discussion on podcast re car leasing. I am v cynical on why car leasing is being pushed > In future it will be due to autonomous cars. At moment It’s rebranding debt as something like rentin

Recorded 10th July 2017 Simon installed the High Sierra Beta and it bit him back! He wanted to tell us all about it but we were having such a blast talking to Keith R Baker author of the Longshot series of historical fiction novels set in the American Civil War and his Technical Advisor/Cover Artist Monica Haynes about - well, everything, that we never even got around to that! Have a listen and welcome to the madness! If you are going to shop on Amazon consider using our affiliate code which would be awesome! And of course you can use it to purchase Keith's Longshot novels On this week’s show: Three allow all you can binge Netflix on mobile data. So long as you have a 4Gb or larger "Go Binge" plan – Digital Spy Galaxy Note 7 returns as predicted with a slight name change and a smaller battery – Android Central Skype update branded “worst ever”. Told you it sounded dreadful - now it’s here and people don’t like it much – BBC Interesting speculation by Gruber posits that maybe they NEED a “luxury level” phone because they can't manufacture such a device in sufficient numbers for it to be the “regular” iphone Imagination Technologies put up for sale amid Apple row – BBC Arrests in UK over Microsoft scam calls – BBC MacJim’s review of the new GLIF Phone Tripod and Mount is posted up on Essential Apple Nemo’s Hardware Store (41:00) 1More Triple Driver Lightning In-Ear Headphones – $150 / £130 on Amazon Feedback We had some feedback from @Twitrannosaurus via Twitter, but just like Simon, it's going to have to wait until the next show! Social Media and Slack You can follow us on: EssentialApple.com / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us. If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

PHOTOGRAPHER: IKE EDEANI FOR BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK Recorded 18th June 2017 Coming up this week we discuss a few of the left overs from the week that was WWDC, just how popular is that new iPad? (Mark had a fondle). Project Titan confirmed and a whole lot more other stuff. On this week’s show: iMazing Mini is a free “Time Machine” for your iPhone. It is a beta but it is free and uses no cloud services and has no advertising - via MacObserver Uncle Tim confirms Project Titan – Patently Apple Its all about “Three Vectors” coming together... Ride Hailing, Electric Cars and Autonomous Vehicles. Full Interview – Bloomberg A Microsoft exec said that the iPad Pro is a 'clear example' of Apple following Microsoft – Business Insider UK Apple Launches First Event to promote Apple Pay: 3 days of discounts and offers for every purchase – iDevice Care Gh Apple P2P Payments Aren't a Threat to PayPal or Square — The Motley Fool PayPal chief dismisses Apple Pay challenge The Telegraph Microsoft's new Modern Keyboard is the Touch ID-enabled keyboard we wish Apple had made – iDB Nemo’s Hardware Store (45:00) HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277dw Amazon Seagate Backup Drives Amazon Feedback No feedback this week (Sad Faces) Social Media and Slack You can follow us on: EssentialApple.com / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us. If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/essential) And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Essential Apple 45: A Right Cornucopia So it is the week after that big Apple thing known as the WWDC. All the cool kids have given their opinions, so now we join in on the game. Loads to cover and the show runs long, but I think it was worth it. On this week's Show: The biggest shock in tech news this week. T-Swift allows her music on Spotify's free trial. 9to5Mac Apple makes major podcast updates : sixcolors iOS 11’s new HEIF/HEVC camera formats will save you 50% on storage 9to5mac Wikipedia article all about it WWDC Video. Apps Can No Longer Use Custom Review Prompts; Apple Mandates Standardized Method – Macstories And of course all our highs and lows from Apple's cornucopia of announcements Nemo’s Hardware Store (41:00) ATH-DSR7BT Wireless Over-Ear Headphones with Pure Digital Drive - Audio Technica - Amazon Intro to Plex How it works Features Worth A Chirp Framed for iOS and Apple TV It was the free app of the week - unfortunately by the time you get to hear this it'll probably be over... Framed 2 is however in the works From MacJim Halide - turns your iOS camera into something more akin to a “proper camera” by giving you manual control Affinity Photo for iOS. The first fully professional photo editor for iPad – PetaPixel - Only supports iPad Pro, iPad Air 2 and iPad (early 2017) Feedback ★★★★★ in iTunes by Mrdavidwalker from UK on May 29, 2017 So pleased i found this podcast, not many Apple podcasts with a British viewpoint, always interesting and all the latest news every week. Mark does a great job and now one of my favourite listens. Well done Mark keep it up and thank you. Social Media and Slack You can follow us on: EssentialApple.com / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Simon followed through… with dropping one of the tech giants and gives us an update on living an “alternative” lifestyle. Mark discovers Amazon Prime Reading and we talk how to use the internet without the eyes of the Government’s “snooper’s charter” bearing down on you. PLEASE Share the show on the social medias. It’ll be nice to get some feedback as it’s been a while. On this week’s show: Apple patented (and made) a pizza box to rid your life of soggy crust - Engadget Simon's Thought Experiment goes to the real world. Proton Mail - Free secure email Amazon Prime Reading Apple’s iPad mini might not be long for this world - the internet UK Government’s “snooper’s charter” gets a little more scarier VPN Clients for Mac and iOS.Tunnel Bear Hotspot Shield Nemo's Hardware Store Ezquest USB C to USB 3 Female Mini Adapter with Anodized Aluminum Sleeve – $15 U.S. Kanex USB C USB Adapter 8.25 Inches – $20 U.S. Macally 4 Port Portable USB 3 Hub – $30 U.S. Show Support EssentialApple.com / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us. If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. Find out more at EssentialApple.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

None of us are feeling too great this week so we muddle through and discuss more Microsoft, that cyberwar attack, a new watch case and in what order would we drop the big the big tech 5. On this week's show. More on using a Surface Massive “cyber attack” which isn't - it is just another ransomware “gone bigly” Simon's impression of the Catalyst Case for 42mm Apple Watch Series 1 | Catalyst Lifestyle protective cover. Dropping the big 5 Tech giants - The New York Times Nemo’s Hardware Store (27:50) Kanex Premium DuraFlex Lightning Cable - Not yet available on Amazon UK WOW-SOUND - The ultimate outdoor, portable speaker | Indiegogo E.LUMEN Multi-functional 3W LED Flashlight | Renogy Social Media and Slack You can follow us on: EssentialApple.com / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. Find out more on the The Essential Apple Show website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In a week when 'Uncle Tim' talked to Jim Cramer of Mad Money and the Apple Earnings Call showed they're “doing OK”, the UK's Government's secret plans to spy on its own citizens even more got leaked and Microsoft released a strangely schizophrenic Windows 10S platform aimed at low end hardware to combat the Chromebooks teamed with a premium Surface Laptop priced at $999, we take our usual “seamless” wander around the highways and byways of Apple and tech related news... This and other episodes are available at iTunes | Opinion| Overcast | Google Play| Direct Download | RSS | FireSide.fm | Pinecast On this week’s show: Battle of the mega bots Suidobashi and MegaBots will both be streaming the fight on their respective YouTube channels. – CNET Microsoft's event Windows 10S and the Surface Laptop Apple's Earnings Call - Let's Talk Apple Apple New Applied Lemon Fresh Tissue Wipes. Apple Commision rates - Apple Amazon Prime hopefully coming to Apple TV Guy's CBS Rant Nemo’s Hardware Store (39m, 40s) Thinksound On2 Wood On-Ear Monitor Headphones (natural black): Amazon SCOTTeVEST 21 Pocket Fleece Travel Jacket: Amazon This week’s “App-session” [obsession.. geddit?] Playing with Loopback and Audio Hijack Also I got this from somewhere - Vanilla it's somewhat like Bartender and it lets you rearrange or hide the icons on the right hand side of your menubar. It is free to use and only £3.20 to unlock the “Pro” version with a few more options (although Bartender costs about £12 it does more things) I have used it to put Spotlight, Siri, Fast User Switching and a bunch of other stuff in the pop out “hidden” section. Social Media and Slack You can follow us on: EssentialApple.com / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. Find out more on the The Essential Apple Show website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

On this episode of our Apple based podcast we discuss Microsoft, Pebble and Android, with the odd smattering of Apple. Nick Riley from the Let's Talk Apple Podcast joins us this week and we ponder self driving cars and best of all some real life giant fighting mechs! On this week’s show: Pebble watches won't have to die when the servers shut down ... The Mac Observer and Pebble App (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pebble/id957997620?mt=8) iPhone 6S screen repair. Beware cheap ones as when you use the Apple Pay thingy to pay for stuff the screen will lock up and you can't use the phone until you've rebooted. iPhone 7 and 7 Plus home buttons cannot be repaired - IbTimes Officials say the timeline given by Richard Dabate, accused of killing his wife in their Connecticut home, is at odds with data collected by her wearable device – The Guardian Apple Makes iWork and iLife apps free and easier to download by anyone – The Mac Observer Mega Mecha Battle...for real – Digital Trends BrickerBots attacking routers and IoT devices – Ars Technica In the past month alone we have seen over 57,000 unique home routers being used to attack WordPress sites – Wordfence Self Driving Cars. Possible Side Effects – Slate Magazine Life with an electric car and the resale value. Nemo’s Hardware Store https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/wow-sound-the-ultimate-outdoor-portable-speaker-bluetooth-audio#/ https://www.renogy.com/renogy-e-lumen-multi-functional-flashlight/ Social Media and Slack You can follow us on: EssentialApple.com / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. YouTube: Yup. Just in case you didnt have enough stuff to watch, we are on the YouTube Find out more on the The Essential Apple Show website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Well hello there. A show had recorded the other week but had to abort it due to a few technical difficulties. It’s our first show back this discussingwhats happened with the show, an update on Mark's life, the AirPods from hell and a delve into the world of Apple.

This week we discuss why the AirPods are delayed, purchasing apps, directly instead of from the App Store, why can't we have subscriptions for games as well as apps and Apples third party customer care. Find out more on the The Essential Apple Show website.

Joining me this week is a person who's been the silent contributor to both website and podcast. Serenak joins me to talk about why Mac's are so prevelant in the printing industry and a selection of alternative apps. Our Amazon Affiliate Link And thank you too our Patreon Subscribers. We love you You can follow us on: EssentialApple.com / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack chat – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us

You can follow us on: EssentialApple.com / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack chat – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us Fancy Helping Out The show? Our Amazon Affiliate Link means we get a very small amount of commission from whatever you purchase. If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. Find out more on the The Essential Apple Show website.

Do we now live in a world where Microsoft could be the new Apple? Has Apple signalled the end of the line for their own desktops? Finally car insurance premiums to be judged are your Facebook status. If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. EssentialApple.com / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack chat – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us Find out more on the The Essential Apple Show website.

Alongside a plethora of feedback, reviews and an email we go into Apple Watch health tips and tricks, learn a few cool things about Apple maps, solve why picture messages don't show backgrounds, talk Apple news feature the three geeky ladies and fung from the tabletop champions podcast. It's a packed show this week. You can follow us on: EssentialApple.com / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack chat – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us Fancy Helping Out The show? Our Amazon Affiliate Link means we get a very small amount of commission from whatever you purchase. If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. Find out more on the The Essential Apple Show website.

A bar blocking mobile phone usage, 9 out of 10 people want / don't want a new iPhone, the bluetooth headphone saga rolls on and Kayne puts a show out to Apple, yo. All this and a few tangents taken on this weeks Essential Apple Podcast. www.essentialapple.com

So you release an app which goes to the top of 33 countries in the app store charts, leave your job, what happens next. In this episode Dean Murphy of Crystal content blocking app joins me to talk about this and a lot more. www.essentialapple.com

Pah, who needs the regular crew to deal with the world of Apple and the tech we like when you can have GazMac from the Mymac.com podcast and Tim Robertson from the Techfan.com podcast. Discussing headphones, amazon, patents and Top Gear.

With one of our regulars working out the best placement for a lawn chair and the other riding around southern France looking for property we put together a list for guests to come on the show and ended up calling GazMaz from the MyMac show. We discuss the week after WWDC and a whole lot of other tangents as well.

We were going to go WWDC prediction bonkers but just before going live Apple announced the subscription plans for the App store. So we talk about that, Mark Gurman, press expectations, our expectations, worth a chirp and some interesting listener comments. After yet another password breach where some lucky soul thought they bagged themselves a Amazon Prime subscription, it was finally time to put 1Password through it's paces. The end result.. Just get it because it turns out I'm not the only fan of it on the show. More show notes at EssentialApple.com Thanks to the TechFan and MyMac Podcast for the mention. Marking Gurman on a grade. We discuss (sort of) his past and present predictions. WWDC what are we most looking forward to and hoping for. Nemos Hardware Store takes a look at the Adata i-Memory SDXC card which adds some serious storage to those Macbook Airs (and other Macs). If you're interested in this or anything else on Amazon please consider using our affiliate link. Thanks to all of the listeners from our Facebook, Google Plus and Twitter accounts who gave us some feedback and some challenging stories to get through. Check out Karls YouTube video on how to leave iTunes feedback. Worth A Chirp Barry : istopmotion3 by Boinx - Mac App Store - £39.99 Karl : DeadPool £9.99 in iTunes Matt: Pythonista - £7.99 http://omz-software.com/pythonista/ - Mac App Store Mark : 1Password for iPhone / iPad / Mac / Windows. Prodigy Medley: Jericho / Out of Space / No Good - Hackney Colliery Band

Theres some big news for the podcast this week, bigger than should you have ribenna in a pint of Guiness. Joining me once again are Barry and Karl from the Mac and Forth show to cast an analytical eye on Apple's world in the last 7 days. It's the last in the line of the Rampant Mumblings Podcast but it's not all bad news. https://www.essentialmac.co.uk/podcasts/ep-61-fate-certain-gentleman/

Plainly put Batman Vs Superman sucked. In all ways and levels it’s just a bad film but at least Affleck isn’t to blame more Warner studios where it’s obvious the film was interfered with. Did we expect anything else after Warner’s botched attempt at a console game. It comes to something when you’re watching DareDevil on Netflix and the fight scenes there kick BvS ass. Nemos Hardware Store Johns back once again with 2 reviews and this time I’ve put the links into the show notes. Sadly the backpack isn’t available in the UK but emails have been sent and if there is a UK retailer i’ll post a tweet. Macally USB-C to VGA Multiport Adapter with Macbook Charging and USB-A 3.0 Port The Macally UCVGA is a convenient 3 in 1 multiport adapter that allows you to connect your TV, monitor or projector with VGA as well as your existing USB devices to your MacBook, while keeping it fully charged, through the USB-C port! Macally – Amazon 1Voice The Mapmaker Back Pack FYL Collection – 11,000mAh Built-in The Mapmaker FYL can be opened from the side as well as the top. The top opening gives you access to the main compartment, while the side zipper gives you access to a padded laptop compartment and the main compartment. The side zipper access eliminates the need to dig through you bag to find something at the bottom and allows you to quickly access your laptop whether you’re at work or zipping through an airport security line. The back pack also has a built-in 11,000mAh lithium-ion charger to keep you fueled while on the go Amazon – $96.89 1voicenyc.com – $159 : 25% discount available 5 Cheap-ish Movies of the Week : 28th March 2016 Thanks to Karl (Claw0101) for putting together this week’s list. Shrek – Rated U – £4.99 Kung Fu Panda – Rated PG – £4.99 Kung Fu Panda 2 – Rated PG – £4.99 Despicable Me – Rated U – £4.99 Despicable Me 2 – Rated U – £4.99 Show Support Amazon Affiliate link If you do some shopping this week with Amazon, clicking this link gets us a small but appreciated bit of commission from any purchase you make. Patreon.com New: If you don’t like shopping at the world’s largest online website why not drop $1.50 a month? You’ll get something back just as soon as we’ve worked out the details. (in other words who doesn’t want another mug in their life) Get in touch via the website, via Twitter @oceanspeed or @essentialmac

podcast In this weeks podcast episode Karl Madden and Rick Mccorriston join me right after the Apple 21st event. Well when I said sort of we did have a few technical issues but we got there in the end. Recorded an hour after a technical impressive but somewhat muted Apple event. Nemo's Hardware Store The Mapmaker FYL Back Pack Show Support Amazon Affiliate link : If you do some shopping this week with Amazon, clicking this link gets us a small but apprecaited bit of comission from any purchase you make. Patreon.com : New: If you don’t like shopping at the world's largest online website why not drop $1.50 a month? You'll get something back just as soon as we've worked out the details. (in other words who doesn’t want another much in their life)o Where you can listen iTunes | Spreaker | Stitcher | TuneIn | Opinion | OverCast | RSS

There can only be one story to talk about this week and thats FBiOS. We cover will the law eventually outlaw devices that have no backdoor? The Uk Snooper’s charter think so but the main question we ask. Do we have right to privacy in this day and age? You can find the Rampant Mumblings Podcast via iTunes,Spreaker, Sticher, TuneIn, SoundCloud and Opinion. Supporting the show If you shop at Amazon just by shopping normally at amazon but by going through our affiliate link. By using this Amazon link we get a very small amount of commission from whatever you buy and it doesn’t cost you a bean. or you can leave some feedback on iTunes… which costs you nothing

Well everyone else is talking about a rumoured Apple March 15th event for the Cupertino company and so we’re going to be no different. Joining me again this week is Karl Madden from the Mac and Forth show. You can find the Rampant Mumblings Podcast via iTunes,Spreaker, Sticher, TuneIn, SoundCloud and Opinion. This week we discuss all the rumours pertaining to the rumoured March 15th Apple event, the iPhone SE. Karl points out that is someone trolling us because if you say SE quickly, doesn’t that sound like the letter C and in iPhone 5c? The new iPad, will it be new, the longevity and can it ever step out as more than just a tool for consuming. Who’s going to pre-order the new Apple watch and will it be announced in March but then ready in the fall, giving those who bought the first generation some time to appreciate it. (see the pun there) Show The Mumblings Some Love. If you shop at Amazon just by shopping normally at amazon but by going through our affiliate link. By using the Amazon link we get a very small amount of commission from whatever you buy and it doesn’t cost you a bean. or you can leave some feedback on iTunes… which costs you nothing 😀

Rampant Mumblings 53 : Just one more go.. In this episode. What it's like when youre Netflix account gets hacked, Addictive games on iOS and a special extended edition of Nemo's Hardware Store where he interviews PuroSound, makers of kid friendly headphones. Damn Addictive Games If you thought Mr Jump was bad, Super Hexagon is even worse thanks to it's incredibly funky 8 bit retro sounding audio. Netflix Account Access This week I found myself wondering why my netflix was coming up in Portugese. For once I've an enjoyable experience in dealing with support as the Netflix support types couldnt of been any more helpful. Nemo's Hardware Store Another extended edition of Nemo's Hardware store and this episode John is talking to the people from purosound.com Talking about Kids wireless headphones with a decent protective case. They will fit an adult head so long as you don't mind a little "squeezey" Find out more via http://purosound.com/shop/bt2200 and of course you can also purchase from Amazon. By using our Amazon affiliate link any purchase you make, and it doesn't just have to be something we've mentioned on the podcast or website, will net us a very small amount of commission from WHATEVER you buy. [asa2]B00Z8QSATY[/asa2][asa2]B00Z8QSAGW[/asa2] How To enable offline dictation on your iPhone A very neat but simple tip here on how to turn on offline dictation, granted you wont be able to use any Siri features and you will need the lastest new shiny iPhone from Apple but it works. Steve Jobs Biopic Available on iTunes. Looking for something to watch over the weekend, you could do worse than the Danny Boyle Steve Jobs (2015) Biopic. How To Listen. You can find the Rampant Mumblings Podcast via iTunes, Spreaker, Sticher, TuneIn, SoundCloud and Opinion. And if you have a spare moment why not reach out and review the show. It's much appreciated :D Get in touch via the Twitter @oceanspeed

With no Apple news of merit I have a guest. Ryan from Blockless joins me to discuss viewing online video from wherever you are in the world without restriction. So long as you subscribe to that service. Think watch Netflix UK in the USA or access to BBC iPlayer in the USA and you’ll get what were on about. http://blockless.go2cloud.org/SH2F This week Nemo (mymac.com) has his own special guest in shape of Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus Technology columnist for the Houston Chronicle and the Mac Observer. Also author of more than 70 books including iPhone For Dummies and OS X El Capitan For Dummies Buy iPhone For Dummies: http://geni.us/iphone4dummies Buy iPad For Dummies: http://geni.us/ipad4dummies Buy OS X El Capitan For Dummies: http://geni.us/escape4dummies Support the show. if you shop at Amazon just by shopping normally at amazon but by going through our affiliate link. http://amzn.to/1Hi744b or you can leave some feedback on iTunes… which costs you nothing :D http://geni.us/RampantMumblings

50 episodes on from my first fitness gadget rant it's the Garmin Vivo active that gets the treatment. Why have a stop button right next to the trash icon. Nemos hardware store is back this time with 3 recommendations for the new year. A review of myLupo a Bluetooth / gps tracker to track your bits and what's coming up next week.

Follow up on last weeks review of Dragon Anywhere. Glass screen protectors claiming to be made of gorilla glass aren't. Thanks to Peter for the story. Competition time. : Can you guess how long I was on the phone to apple? Nemos hardware store Taking a look at the zagg folio keyboard and power amp 3

This week I’m using another new app, Hindenburg for OS X for recording the podcast. Keep an eye on the site for a upcoming review. In this episode. • If you don’t think Die Hard is a Xmas movie then you’re wrong. • The stupidity of the 4” iPhone rumour and all those who reported it • Replacing the 3.5mm headphone jack might just be a good idea. • Dragon Anywhere for iOS review. • Nemo’s hardware Store • Power Cuts. Nemo’s Hardware Store UZBL.com also available on Amazon http://geni.us/Uzbl Support The Show Amazon Affiliate Link. http://amzn.to/1Hi744b

In this weeks instalment of the one man podcast (for now) it’s chock full of good news although little in the way of tech news in this episode. So good in fact I’m going to play the music from perhaps the best advert in the world, bar none. It’s not a xmas advert but for breaded based snack and it includes the Muppets. What isn’t there to like? In this episode Hell freezes over as Fibre makes its way to my small part of the work Moved hosts. Hurrah for speed, boo for anything do to with DNS. Stop looking as anything you’d do normally on a desktop as being niche on the iPad. The best opportunity to make money on the app store is the iPad. Blockless. Why it’s awesome! Show Links The Crumpets Show and What is A Crumpet? Nemos Hardware Store EasyAcc 2nd Gen. Brilliant 10000mAh Power Bank EasyAcc Super Speed USB 2.0 OTG Hub Available From : http://www.easyacc.com/ Our Amazon Affiliate link http://amzn.to/1Hi744b Do feel free to follow the show via @oceanspeed on the twitter

Thanks to Ferrite, an app for iOS that allows multi track recording, this episode has been recorded, edited and produced using nothing more than my iPad Air and iRig Mic Cast Ultra Compact Microphone for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. In this show what I’ve gone through so far in the name of trying to work on the iPad. Nemo's hardware store Active Edge Workout T-Shirt. http://bit.ly/1QDQzSF Firstharmonic.com IEB6+MIC http://bit.ly/1R0u3mc Support The Show Amazon Affiliate Link. http://amzn.to/1Hi744b

CleanAn Interview with The Creator Of Crystal, A Content Blocker For iOS.

Given the uproar around content blockers for iOS, Marco Arment pulling Peace from the App store this cast couldn’t have been better timed. In this 2 parter I have with me Dean Murphy, the creator of Crystal for iOS, a content blocker that really will transform the way you use Safari on your iOS device. If that wasn’t enough there’s a new addition to the roster, Nemo;s hardware store. Nemo passes his critical eye over this new shiny of the week in only the way he can. Links. Crystal For iOS http://crystalapp.co https://twitter.com/_crystalapp Twelve South BassJump http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005G2R0AU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B005G2R0AU&linkCode=as2&tag=essentialma01-21

CleanApp updates, a weekend of tech away and no predictions.. honestly

In this Apple predictions free (ish) episode I’ll go through my weekend in tech, app news, listener feedback and no doubt take the odd side track of rambling Apple watch in millennium stadium. Apps in for review this week #AppNews. Great North Run Training Update. 4k on Apple devices doesn’t make sense. Links Vima Run App - The Best Alternative Running App You've Never Heard Off. http://bit.ly/1LX6erC Sprinter brings together Tinder, sports and fashion http://bit.ly/1MaUdBP Adblock Plus releases its web browser for iOS http://bit.ly/1L1boVc ‘Remix’ work by Godfather of pop art #Dazzleit http://bit.ly/1g99Ifj 4k TV’s on Amazon http://amzn.to/1QnHI4M SEIKI SE39UY01UK 39-Inch 4K Ultra HD LED TV with Freeview only £329.97 And if you would like you can make a donation to the charities I’m running the Great North Run (13.1 miles) http://bit.ly/1MaUZ1W

Nothing better than when tech works for you instead of against you to make life easier. Thanks PDFPen (from smile software) for being awesome and helping me get paid this week. Also an update on what I've been up to the last 2 weeks instead of doing my podcast PDF Pen for Mac. Awesome PDF form filling, creation and editing for Mac. - bit.ly/PDFPEN6 The Mac&Forth Show on iTunes - http://apple.co/1ImGtxt Apps news : * Latched for iOS goes from Public Beta to public release. Think of podcasting gone social and youve got the idea. - http://bit.ly/latched-social-podcasting Crystal for iOS 9 aims to bring back the web to iPhone and iPad with its advert / content blocks - http://bit.ly/latched

A £15 set of Bluetooth headphones surely would be a waste of cash. Not so the Bluedio M2 sports Bluetooth headphones are nothing short of amazing. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00TON1J8G/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=2506&creative=9298&creativeASIN=B00TON1J8G&link_code=as3&tag=essentialma01-21&linkId=NUDWHVFH7GXJXBIR

CleanCaptain chipper on the apple watch & a weekend with the dragon (dictate)

An apple watch free episode as I'm glad I didn't order the aluminium with white strap. You can contact the "show" via http://essentialmac.co.uk/contact-us/ Links Dragon Dictate 4 Instead it's a weekend of Dragon Dictate 4 on Mac seeing as it's had a price drop.

Customer Reviews

Interesting fellow!

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LazyBonsai

Really interesting fellow with very strong opinions - love to listen to his reviews the most, since he’s quite good at breaking down products into the essential elements and providing logical reasoning as to why a product succeeds or fails. Would love to hear more reviews as part of Rampant Mumblings!

Knows his stuff

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New Watch Owner

A voice i enjoy listening to. Hope he continues to make more!

the new mac and forth show

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Ron.P

This show is a great place to find out what is going on in the world of apple. With almost the entire crew from the mac and forth show there it was great. Even the same sound board. Great job.